Carer Information in Forth Valley

Being a Carer in Forth Valley

The practice are not only committed to caring for our patients who are ill, but for those people caring for them.

The Princes Royal Trust Carers Centre

Bank Chambers

1a Bank Street

Falkirk

FK1 1NB

Tel: (01324) 611510

Fax: (01324) 622022

Email: centre@centralcarers.co.uk

Website: http://www.carersfalkirk.org.uk/

The aim of the Princess Royal Trust Carers Centre is to provide information, advice and support to carers.  The Centre is managed by a committee drawn from the membership of Central Carers Association, a voluntary organisation comprising of carers and those with an interest in carers issues.  The Centre can provide information on a wide range of topics including benefits, holidays, support groups, respite care and more. They can also direct carers to appropriate help and services.

If you wish to find out more you can either contact the Centre on the above details or come into the Surgery and ask for a ‘Carers Information Pack’.

The links below also offer a wealth of information for carers and their family.

Falkirk Council

http://www.falkirk.gov.uk/services/social_work/community_care/carers/support_for_carers.aspx

Crossroads

www.crossroads-scotland.co.uk

Carers UK

www.carersuk.org